Friends and family of a 21-year-old who tragically died in a crash on New Year's Day are pleading for his roadside memorial to remain in place so they can 'feel closer' to him.
Friends and family of a 21-year-old who tragically died in a crash on New Year's Day are pleading for his roadside memorial to remain in place so they can "feel closer" to him.Keiron Roy Smith died after the crash in Whitchurch Drive, near Wellington, in the early hours, just hours after sending his last text to his dad, telling him he loved him.
Keiron, a popular highways maintenance worker and known as 'Kizz' to those close to him, left behind a big family including five siblings, and had a spectacular send-off attended by hundreds of people which included a motorbike convoy and smoke flares, all captured via drone footage. He said:"Kizz, a vibrant spirit who lost his life tragically on New Year's Day, was not just a friend to many of us but a part of our community in Telford.
"Removing this memorial will take away the only physical place we have to connect with Kizz. It does not only hold memories of a valued friend but also stands as a symbol of the community bond we have in Telford. Our plea is not just about preserving a wall, it's about preserving the essence of our unity and our shared affection and memories of Kizz.
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